IELTS General Task 1 Semi-formal Letter Practice Questions

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Semi-Formal Letter Task 1

You had gone to study in another country. But you had to come back to your country without finishing the course. Write to your teacher. In your letter:- Thank him/her- Tell him/her why you had to leave- Tell the things you liked about the course

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Semi-Formal Letter Task 1

You came to know about a piece of equipment that would help you at your workplace. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:- describe the equipment- explain how it might be helpful at your workplace- offer help in purchasing it.

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Semi-Formal Letter Task 1

You relocated to a new country for work. Write to your previous co-worker. In your letter:- Tell him/her where you live in the new country- Describe how you feel- Explain what you are doing at work- Invite him/her for a visit.

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Semi-Formal Letter Task 1

Write a letter to the manager of a cinema (movie theatre) about a jacket you have left behind after a film. In your letter:- Describe the jacket- Describe where you were seated- Explain what you want to be done

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You and some friends ate a meal at a restaurant to celebrate a special occasion, and you were very pleased with the food and services. Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter:- Give details of your visit to the restaurant- Explain the reason for the celebration- Say what was good about the food and the services

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Semi-Formal Letter Task 1

You live in a house opposite a park. A man brings large dogs to the park every day and lets them run free. Write a letter to your local council complaining about the danger. In your letter:- say where the park is.- State how often this happens?- Give a description of the man and the dogs.

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Semi-Formal Letter Task 1

You will go to a foreign country to stay there for one year, and you need a place to live in. You have decided to write to an agency for accommodation. Write a letter to the agency to get information about accommodation. In your letter say:- why you are going to this country- what kind of accommodation you want- when you will arrive

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You are planning to study English at a college in an English-speaking country. You would like some information about their courses. Write a letter to the college. In your letter:- ask about the course they offer- ask about the cost of the course- say what kind of accommodation you want in the college hostel

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You want to learn a language. A teacher who teaches this language lives near the area where you live. Write a letter to the teacher. In your letter:- say how you came to know about him/her- explain why you want to learn this language- ask what help he/she can offer

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Your child is going on a trip to another country for a week. The school authority is looking for some parents who can join the trip. You are interested in going with the children. Write a letter to the head of the school. In your letter:- say why you want to join the team- mention what you can do to assist- also ask questions related to the trip

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